Experienced Veterinary Technician

Powell Veterinary Center at Powell Blvd; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary center in Medford seeks an Experienced Veterinary Technician who is passionate about animal care and possesses at least 2 years of veterinary experience. This full-time role requires supporting veterinarians and educating clients while maintaining a collaborative team environment with comprehensive benefits, including mental health support and continuing education opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave

Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

Free exams and discounts on products at all Thrive locations

Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support

401k with employer contribution and no waiting period

Scholarship opportunities and student loan support

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary experience required.
• Passionate about animal care.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures according to the Veterinary Practice Act.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Communication

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Technician

Medford, MA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. AtThrive Medford, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

AtThrive Medford, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Our ideal candidate is anindividual who is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures.A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• At least 2 years of veterinary experience is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time offincluding 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perksincluding free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period
• Continuing education anddevelopment supportthrough our library offree CE coursesand paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunitiesandstudent loan supportprogram and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate up to $26-30/hr.The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.